WD-40

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Never mind how hard it was he raised me up strong
Taught me about the difference I could make
With a little bit of know how and whole lotta’ heart
Showed me how to fight like a heavyweight

On the side of beauty and honesty and truth
With a smile and some elbow grease
He told me when you’re up against somethin’ really tough
There’s only two weapons you ever need

First one’s what you reach for when things start to fall apart
A little duct tape and it’ll hold ‘til mornin’
The other one is perfect anytime you’re feelin’ stuck
A couple drops of WD-40

You can find ‘em damn near anywhere the road may take your wheels
From Washington DC to Wildwood Missouri
And no matter what you’re up against you know you got the stuff
If it ain’t duct tape it’s WD-40

I can’t forget the day when I was only five
Playin’ cops and robbers in the yard
He walked outside and handed me adhesive and some oil
And spoke between the smoke from his cigar

He said never in the ring and never in the street
And never against my fellow man
Fight only where the soldiers are handy with their arms
On a roll or in a can

First one’s what you reach for when things start to fall apart
A little duct tape and it’ll hold ‘til mornin’
The other one is perfect anytime you’re feelin’ stuck
A couple drops of WD-40

You can find ‘em damn near anywhere the road may take your wheels
From Washington DC to Wildwood Missouri
And no matter what you’re up against you know you got the stuff
If it ain’t duct tape it’s WD-40

 - February 2020 -                                                                                                                        #322